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Victims of DR Congo anti-UN rally shootings buried
by AFP Staff Writers
Goma, Dr Congo (AFP) Sept 18, 2023
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Three weeks after the killing of more than 50 civilians during a standoff with troops in Goma, eastern DRC, the victims' families were finally able to bury the dead late Monday.
An August 30 crackdown by Democratic Republic of Congo soldiers on protesters demonstrating against the presence of UN peacekeepers in the country resulted in at least "57 victims," Interior Minister Peter Kazadi said.
Kazadi travelled to Goma on Monday to meet the families of the victims and oversee the burials.
He said the bodies, which had been decomposing in a Goma military hospital for 20 days, had posed "health risks". Relatives were banned from visiting until September 12.
"The government provided the coffins," paid for the funeral expenses and "gave an envelope to console the families", the minister told reporters.
Arriving at dusk under the pouring rain in a cemetery on the outskirts of Goma, the minister paid tribute to the victims in front of four white coffins.
After his departure, the rest of the coffins arrived on trucks amid the stench of decaying corpses.
Assisted by cemetery staff, family members carried the coffins of their loved ones across a muddy field to a row of graves, where, by the light of cell phones, their laid them to rest.
The United Nations earlier this month demanded an independent probe into the killings, insisting "that measures are put in place to ensure that future demonstrations are policed in line with international human rights standards".
Six Republican Guard soldiers, including two senior officers, are currently standing trial in Goma for crimes against humanity and non-compliance with orders.
The UN rights office said at least 43 people had been killed, including a police officer, and 75 people wounded when the troops violently suppressed the demonstration organised by a religious sect.
Artificial Intelligence Summary
Analyst Summary: This article describes the burial of 57 civilians killed in a standoff with troops in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on August 30th. Interior Minister Peter Kazadi traveled to Goma to meet with the families of the victims and oversee the burials. The government provided coffins, paid for the funeral expenses, and gave an envelope to console the families. Six Republican Guard soldiers, including two senior officers, are currently standing trial for crimes against humanity and non-compliance with orders. The UN rights office reported that 43 people had been killed and 75 people wounded when the troops violently suppressed the demonstration. Defense Industry Analyst: 9/10 This article has implications for the defense industry as it discusses the use of military force to suppress peaceful protests, and the resulting trial of six Republican Guard soldiers. This article demonstrates the potential consequences of using military force to suppress civilian protests, which is a trend that has been seen in many countries in the past 25 years. Stock Market Analyst: 6. This article does not have significant implications for the stock market, as it is focused on the aftermath of a violent event rather than the economic impacts. General Industry Analyst: 8. This article has implications for the general industry, as it discusses the use of military force to suppress peaceful protests, the resulting civilian deaths, and the subsequent trial of the responsible military personnel. This article is significant in that it draws attention to the potential consequences of using military force to suppress demonstrations and civil unrest, which has been a major issue in many countries in the past 25 years. Investigative Question:1. What steps can be taken to ensure that future demonstrations in the DRC are policed in accordance with international human rights standards? 2. What specific actions led to the six Republican Guard soldiers being put on trial for crimes against humanity? 3. What measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future? 4. How thoroughly are the DRCs military personnel trained on the appropriate protocol for responding to demonstrations? 5. What was the impact of the Goma incident on the local community, and how can the government help to support the victims and their families?
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